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This Week Explained

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The world is accelerating. How do you separate the signal from the noise? Headlines tell you what happened; "This Week Explained" reveals why it matters and what happens next. This is the essential weekly briefing for leaders, policymakers, and professionals who need to see around the corner. Join Kervin and Tiana as they go beyond the surface-level news to dissect the strategic calculations, economic pressures, and hidden connections driving global events. This is your guide to the road ahead. Stop

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00:44:56

Maduro Captured: The Donroe Doctrine & a Global Pivot

This Week Explained ·

2026/01/05

In under forty-eight hours, the geopolitical landscape of the Western Hemisphere has been fundamentally reoriented by the clinical precision of Operation Absolute Resolve. This week, we examine the capture of Nicolás Maduro, the reassertion of a U.S. "privileged ground" through the Dunroe Doctrine, and how this seismic shift impacts fragile peace efforts from Paris to Gaza.The Caracas Extraction: A breakdown of the high-stakes raid involving 150 aircraft that captured Maduro while a high-level

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00:32:51

The 2026 Forecast: Redrawing the World Map at Mar-a-Lago

This Week Explained ·

2025/12/29

From the quiet halls of Mar-a-Lago to the trench lines of Ukraine and the shores of Nigeria, the old world maps are being rewritten in real-time. This week, we examine the volatile space where high-level dealmaking meets the uncompromising application of military force and look ahead to a 2026 that promises to be a global "year of decisions."Episode HighlightsThe Mar-a-Lago Peace Framework: A deep dive into Zelensky’s twenty-point plan, the sixty-day "red line" ceasefire, and the

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00:35:19

Project Sunrise & The Caribbean Blockade: A New Era...

This Week Explained ·

2025/12/23

This week, we examine the cavernous distance between the rhetoric of diplomatic conference halls and the gritty reality of the front lines. From "high-tech Rivieras" in the ruins of Gaza to the U.S. asserting a doctrine of preemptive self-defense against "narco-terrorism" in the Caribbean, the global board is being reset by force.If you are looking for clarity rather than just headlines, check out our partner Ground News to spot the signal in the noise. Use our link in the bio

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00:39:44

The Paper Means Nothing: The Fall of Uvira & The AI War

This Week Explained ·

2025/12/15

We are watching two different realities play out simultaneously: diplomats shaking hands in Florida and Washington while air raid sirens blare across Eastern Europe and Central Africa. This week, we dissect the jarring dissonance between the peace deals being promised on paper and the wars actually being fought on the ground, from the freezing trenches of Ukraine to the collapsing truces in the Congo.Episode HighlightsRussia’s "Negotiation" Tactics: How Moscow is targeting energy

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00:40:56

The "Double-Tap": Venezuela’s Escalation, Gaza’s...

This Week Explained ·

2025/12/01

In this episode, we expose the "cold, hard machinery of compromise and coercion" driving global geopolitics this week. From the controversial "poison pill" peace framework designed to turn Ukraine into a fortress , to the rise of state-sponsored warlordism in Gaza’s power vacuum, the rules of engagement are shifting. We also investigate a chilling "double-tap" strike by SEAL Team 6 in the Caribbean, where the militarization of the War on Drugs threatens to turn the

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00:42:08

Forced Peace? Ukraine’s Ultimatum, Israel’s Autonomy...

This Week Explained ·

2025/11/24

Is the era of negotiation over? This week, Tiana and Intelligence Veteran Kervin unpack how the facade of international consensus is being replaced by the raw mechanics of force projection. From a controversial 28-point directive delivered to Kyiv to a massive U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean, we analyze the dangerous divergence between diplomatic paperwork and the hard realities of Realpolitik.Episode HighlightsThe Ukraine "Fait Accompli": We break down the U.S. 28-point framework

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01:04:23

Ukraine's Corruption, Gaza's Partition, & Operation...

This Week Explained ·

2025/11/17

The world is teetering on a series of high-stakes gambles. From a historic U.S. deal with a Syrian warlord to a massive military deployment aimed at Venezuela, we analyze a world caught in a volatile, precarious equilibrium.EPISODE SUMMARY:This week, we track four critical flashpoints. In Ukraine, as Kyiv strikes a major Russian oil terminal and races to build its own interceptor drones, a massive corruption scandal in the energy sector threatens to destabilize the government from within. In Gaza, a

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00:42:38

Is the World at a Breaking Point? Ukraine's Last...

This Week Explained ·

2025/11/10

The world is being stretched to a breaking point. From the frontlines in Pokrovsk to the corridors of the Kremlin and the fragile peace in Gaza, a volatile friction between stability and raw power projection threatens to shatter the old order.This week, we cut through the noise on multiple critical fronts. We analyze the brutal battle for Pokrovsk, a "genuinely strategic target" and the last gateway to the Donbas, where elite Ukrainian forces are outnumbered eight-to-one. We then track a

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00:40:11

Why 'Gray Zone' Tactics & Fragile Truces Are the New...

This Week Explained ·

2025/11/03

The world is teetering on the brink , defined by a dangerous friction between the desire for stability and the forceful projection of power. From fragile ceasefires to new provocations, why is every major global conflict escalating at once?This week, "This Week Explained" analyzes a world of escalating, interconnected conflicts. In Ukraine, Russia has strategically shifted its assault to the entire natural gas infrastructure , a massive "tit for tat" retaliation that meets an

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39:56

Sanctions, Ceasefires, and Gunboats

This Week Explained ·

2025/10/27

The world is walking a tightrope between desperately holding on to peace and the aggressive projection of power that threatens to shatter it. This week, we analyze the West's hardened stance on Russia, the precarious "yellow line" defining Gaza's future , and a massive U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean that may have less to do with cartels and more to do with China.Episode HighlightsA New Strategy on Russia: We break down the abrupt U.S. shift from diplomacy to direct sanctions against

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50:55

The New World Disorder: Ukraine's Fate, Gaza's Power...

This Week Explained ·

2025/10/20

This week, we explore a world in flux as global power dynamics are redrawn on multiple fronts. From high-stakes diplomacy that could change the map of the war in Ukraine to a brutal power vacuum in Gaza and a generational revolution in Africa, the old rules are fracturing.Episode HighlightsUkraine's Diplomatic Gambit: A planned summit between Presidents Trump and Putin in Budapest aims to end the "inglorious' War". Meanwhile, President Trump uses the potential transfer of Tomahawk missiles to

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55:59

Trump's Gaza Ceasefire and The Rising Authoritarian Axis

This Week Explained ·

2025/10/13

This week, a fragile ceasefire in Gaza offers a glimmer of hope after two years of devastating conflict. But as President Trump brokers peace in the Middle East, a new and powerful 'axis of power' between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea is changing the face of global conflict forever.Episode HighlightsThe Gaza Ceasefire: We break down the secret diplomacy and high-stakes pressure from the Trump administration that led to the Israel-Hamas deal. We also look at the fragile reality on the ground,

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34:29

Our 4th Anniversary: The Voices That Explained the World

This Week Explained ·

2025/09/29

To celebrate four incredible years of This Week Explained, we're opening the vault and revisiting some of our most powerful conversations. In a world of constant flux, where understanding the forces shaping global events is more critical than ever, we've had the privilege of speaking with some of the sharpest minds in geopolitics and intelligence.In this special anniversary episode, join us for a masterclass in modern statecraft, espionage, and analysis. We're bringing you hand-picked clips from our

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44:09

Ukraine's Counteroffensive, Gaza's Invasion, and a...

This Week Explained ·

2025/09/22

This week, we unpack a world on the brink. From Ukraine's daring counteroffensive striking deep inside Russia to Israel's high-stakes ground invasion of Gaza, we analyze the critical decisions and their devastating consequences. Is Russia's escalating pressure on NATO a distraction, or part of a larger, more dangerous game? Episode HighlightsUkraine's Two-Front Strategy: Ukrainian forces are not only reclaiming territory in the east but are also crippling Russia's war economy by targeting critical

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45:25

Lines Crossed Israel's Qatar Strike & Russia's NATO Test

This Week Explained ·

2025/09/15

This week, geopolitical red lines are crossed, throwing decades of established rules into question. We break down Israel's unprecedented and failed strike inside Qatar that has shattered regional alliances, and we analyze the moment NATO forces fired on Russian drones over Poland for the first time.Episode HighlightsIsrael's Doha Gamble: The anatomy of the failed assassination attempt in Doha , how the mission was pushed by Prime Minister Netanyahu against the advice of his own intelligence and

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45:12

The Axis of Convenience: A New Global Order Emerges

This Week Explained ·

2025/09/08

This week, we unpack the formation of a new pragmatic alliance in Beijing designed to challenge the West. From Vladimir Putin's direct "red line" threat in Ukraine to a controversial U.S. military strike in the Caribbean, we ask: is the unipolar moment officially over? Episode HighlightsPutin's Ultimatum: Russia’s president issues a direct threat, stating any Western troops in Ukraine, including peacekeepers, will be considered "legitimate targets," as allies debate the systemic financial risks of

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57:14

Israel's Expanding Shadow War & Ukraine's Diplomatic...

This Week Explained ·

2025/09/01

This week, we analyze the breakdown of diplomacy in Ukraine following the Trump-Putin summit and explore the widening conflict in the Middle East, as Israel launches a new offensive in Gaza and targets Houthi leadership in Yemen. Is military force becoming the only language of negotiation on the world stage?Episode HighlightsUkraine's Diplomatic Deadlock: An inside look at why peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled, with the U.S. stepping back from its role as chief negotiator. We also

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46:25

The New Path to Peace? Ukraine, Gaza, & The...

This Week Explained ·

2025/08/25

This week, we break down the latest diplomatic efforts in the war in Ukraine, the dangerous new tactics complicating aid efforts in Gaza, and the brutal resurgence of ISIS on the African continent. Is a path to peace finally on the table, and what are the new global threats we need to be watching?Episode HighlightsUkraine Diplomacy: We discuss the new framework for a long-term peace deal in Ukraine, including a shift in Russia's position on security guarantees and the potential for a direct meeting

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46:52

New Cold Wars? A look at Global Power Plays from...

This Week Explained ·

2025/08/11

This week we break down a whirlwind of global events, from a high-stakes summit in Alaska to a dangerous new phase in the Middle East. We analyze the motivations behind the Trump-Putin meeting and the international backlash to Israel's plan for Gaza City, and look at the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Mexico over drug cartels.Episode HighlightsThe Trump-Putin Summit: We explore the upcoming meeting between President Trump and President Putin in Alaska, which is intended to discuss the

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41:51

Ukraine, Gaza & Asia's New Flashpoint: A World in Flux

This Week Explained ·

2025/07/28

This week, we unpack the latest diplomatic and military developments in Ukraine and Gaza, alongside a new and escalating conflict in the South China Sea. Are these regional flashes leading to a broader global recalibration? Episode Highlights:Ukraine's Diplomatic Dance: High-level meetings are on the horizon, with US President Trump, British Prime Minister Starmer, and EU Commission President von der Leyen discussing an end to the war, while the US pressures China to halt support for Russia's

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